SDR 99ZZZX2290

Service difficulty report · Plug · Cessna 152

Difficulty date
May 21, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N5377B
Make and model
Cessna 152
Aircraft serial
15283854
Engine
Lyc O235N2C
Part
Plug
Part number
LW11625
Condition
Worn
Location
Nr 1 Cylinder
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

FOUND METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL FILTER IN EXCESS OF LIMITS CONTAINED IN LYC SI 1492B. FOUND FORWARD PISTON PIN PLUG IN NR 1 CYINDER EXCESSIVELY WORN DUE TO PISTON RING WEAR STEP SHAVING THE PLUG ON EACH STROKE. FOUND GALLING ON UPWARD FACING PISTON SKIRT. FOUND PISTON RING WEAR STEP TO BE GREATER ON FORWARD FACING SIDE OF CYLINDER GIVING APPEARANCE THAT PISTON IS NOT RUNNING TRUE IN THE CYLINDER.

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